Manufacturing Engineer

This position is a working supervisor in our Powder Coating Department.
Duties include but are not limited to: * Oversee activities of manufacturing personnel by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring and appraising job results.
* Monitor and maintain material and product flow through manufacturing processes and ensure the quality of all manufactured products.
Works on R&D projects.
* Setups the automated production line equipment between runs.
* Monitor and input daily in-process statistics and metrics into the ERP system.
* Troubleshoot and resolve production problems by working as part of a team using a systematic and process-based approach.
* Assume duties of department manager in their absence.
Previous experience in wood finishing/powder coating in an industrial or manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
Must have an eye for quality finishes and color matching.
Previous management experience preferred but not required.
Pay is commensurate with experience.
BTD Wood Powder Coating is considered the best wood powder coater in North America and recently invested $1.
5 million to have the best wood powder coating system in the world.
Wood powder coating is an extremely environmentally friendly process, sustainable and durable.
BTD Wood Powder Coating has done many recognizable projects including being specified for the $1 billion Harvard School of Science and Engineering building.
Located in Central Minnesota, Brainerd, MN is an outdoorsman's paradise with over 450 lakes in the surrounding area including Mille Lacs, the second largest lake in Minnesota! Tons of opportunities and space to hunt, fish, and boat! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.
00 - $30.
00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Work setting: * In-person * Manufacturing facility Work Location: In person